Hop’s Zacian ex 186/159
Set: Journey Together
Released: Mar 28, 2025
Pokémon
Metal Type
Special Illustration Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 517.2 packs (0.2%)
Metal Type
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #888
- Card Number 186/159
- Card RaritySpecial Illustration Rare
- IllustratorDOM
- Release Date28/03/2025
- Regulation MarkI
- SeriesScarlet & Violet
- Expansion Journey Together
- Standard FormatLegal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusIn Print
- RegionGalar
- Generation Generation 8
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Metal
- Health Points230 HP
- Weakness
Fire ×2
- Resistance
Grass -30
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×2
Metal 
Fire ×2 
Grass -30 
Attacks
- Insta-Strike30
This attack also does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
- Brave Slash240
During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use Brave Slash.
Rules
- Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Hop alongside Zacian in a vivid and dynamic scene. Hop appears confident and lively, placing his hand affectionately on Zacian. Surrounding them is a colorful, abstract background filled with a burst of shapes and hues, suggesting a forest environment glowing with dappled sunlight. The art style is vibrant and energetic, using a bold color palette of golden yellows, deep blues, and bright accents that convey movement and excitement. The shading is stylized and dynamic, contributing to the lively and adventurous mood of the scene.
Playability Overview
Hop's Zacian ex offers strategic board control by dealing damage to both Active and Benched Pokémon, encouraging careful energy management due to its powerful but limited Brave Slash attack.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Majestic DuelThis Zacian ex card has a beautiful, vibrant illustration that really captures the essence of adventure. The backdrop of lush greenery and the intense gaze of the character create an epic atmosphere. I'd place it on a page dedicated to heroic moments, alongside other powerful Pokémon like Lucario or Charizard.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Intense / Vibrant / Heroic Battle / Epic Quest
